The second round of the Cincinnati tournament has concluded, with the matches in the lower half of the draw just completed. Top seeds such as Alcaraz and Zverev have successfully advanced, while De Minaur was eliminated in his opening match, stopping at the second round.

Seeded second, Alcarazdefeated Bosnia's Džumhur with scores of 6-1, 2-6, 6-3. It was surprising that Alcaraz dropped a set again. In their first encounter in the third round of this year's French Open, Alcaraz also lost a set, ultimately winning the match with scores of 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4.

In the third round, Alcaraz facesMedjedovic, who defeated Dutch player Tallon Griekspoor (seeded 26) to advance. This will be their first meeting.

Seeded third, Zverevdefeated American rising star Barrios Vera with scores of 6-3, 6-3 and will continue to face local playerNakashimawho narrowly defeated Belgian newcomer Blockx in three sets.

Seeded fifth, Sheltonhad a bit of luck as his opponent Karatsev retired midway through the match with the score at 6-3, 3-1. In the third round, he will face Spanish veteranAgut, who eliminated the 32nd seed Norrie with scores of 6-4, 6-3. Agut seems to be in good form, but he has lost to Shelton in their last two encounters.

Seeded sixth, De Minaurunfortunately got eliminated, losing toOpelkawith scores of 6-7(6), 4-6. Opelka will face Argentine playerKohlschreiberin the third round. Kohlschreiber advanced smoothly due to the retirement of the 29th seed Darderi.

Seeded ninth, Rublevdefeated Lehecka with scores of 7-6(4), 7-3, achieving a perfect revenge. Their head-to-head record is now 1-1. In the third round, he will face21st seed Popperinwith a head-to-head record of 1-2. Let's see if Rublev can even the score.

Seeded twelfth, Medvedevhas been eliminated again! Australian playerWaltondefeated Medvedev with scores of 6-7(0), 6-4, 6-1.

Seeded fourteenth, Khachanovdefeated qualifier Royer with scores of 6-4, 7-6(6) and will face American wildcard Brooksby in the third round. This match might be challenging, as Brooksby’s playing style is somewhat similar to Shelton’s. Brooksby advanced by defeating Kecmanovic.

Seeded sixteenth, Norriedefeated American player Quinn with scores of 6-4, 6-2 and will face Italian playerNardiin the third round. Nardi eliminated the 24th seed Shapovalov.

The lower half of the third round draw

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